Commercial Officer | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job Description

• Perform purposeful work of national significance
• Join a growing industry with the opportunity to learn and diversify experience
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, interesting and engaging work

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have rewarding opportunities for Commercial Officer within our Maritime Australia line of business based in Osborne, SA. Hybrid working arrangement and 9 days a fortnight full time working arrangements are on offer.

What this opportunity will mean for you?

• Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
• World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU! Your success is our success
• Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
• Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
• Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values  

Your new role:

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for supporting with commercial activities and services to meet business needs.

More specifically, you will

• Develop and manage the commercial relationship with the customer
• Manage and resolve customer queries and issues in areas of responsibility, escalating significant problems as appropriate
• Prepare bids and manage contracts in line with the Life Cycle Management and the Request for Bid Approval process
• Review, draft, negotiate and finalise contracts and commercial agreements
• Adopt clear understandings with suppliers of both technical and commercial issues to ensure that business arrangements minimise risk
• Review complex terms and conditions to ensure that Business interests are protected
• Support procurement and supply chain colleagues in the preparation of sub-contract terms and conditions as required
• Work with internal and external legal advisors to ensure all contracts have the necessary legal input/governance, as required
• Manage the implementation of procedures and controls within the specified area to ensure compliance with commercial policies

About you

As an applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Demonstrated experience in a commercial role or similar
• Tertiary qualification in in business, commerce, law or related discipline
• Previous financial analysis experience would be highly desirable
• A curious mind-set and ability to integrate and extract information
• Good interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you!   

Clearances:

As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance. 

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html 

Applications can be addressed to: Rajshri Rawal (Raj), Talent Acquisition Specialist -Professionals and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: raj.rawal@baesystems.com

Our culture:

You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

To learn about other employment opportunities at BAE Systems, please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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